Photos: Winter Olympic Games 2022 opening ceremony in Beijing
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony had a fiery conclusion Friday, when the Olympic flame was placed inside a giant snowflake. Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier declared the Games open during a ceremony heavy on ice-blue tones and winter imagery.
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony had a fiery conclusion Friday, when the Olympic flame was placed inside a giant snowflake. Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier declared the Games open during a ceremony heavy on ice-blue tones and winter imagery.
China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts
The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago launched a locked-down Winter Olympics on Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments mounted a diplomatic boycott.
The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago launched a locked-down Winter Olympics on Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments mounted a diplomatic boycott.
Nathan Chen, US lead team figure skating at Beijing Olympics
It was supposed to be a foregone conclusion that Russia's powerful stable of figure skaters, including world champions in three of the four disciplines, would run away with the team gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.
It was supposed to be a foregone conclusion that Russia's powerful stable of figure skaters, including world champions in three of the four disciplines, would run away with the team gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.
Winter Olympics: Alpine skiing hill at Beijing Olympics is a new test for skiers
Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.
Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.
Olympic athletes concerned 'Winter' is disappearing from Winter Games
Olympic athletes in Alpine skiing and other outdoor sports dependent on snow are worried as they see winters disappearing.
Olympic athletes in Alpine skiing and other outdoor sports dependent on snow are worried as they see winters disappearing.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
Winter Olympics: Games in Beijing first to ever use 100 percent fake snow
This year's Olympics games will be the first in history to rely on 100 percent artificial snow.
This year's Olympics games will be the first in history to rely on 100 percent artificial snow.
Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Olympic medalist accused of stealing millions in COVID-19 relief money
Allison Baver accused of siphoning $10M in Paycheck Protection Program funds
Allison Baver accused of siphoning $10M in Paycheck Protection Program funds
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
Jamaica’s 4-man bobsled team qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years
The first time the island nation had a bobsled team that qualified for the Winter Olympics was in 1988.
The first time the island nation had a bobsled team that qualified for the Winter Olympics was in 1988.
Jamaica to send four-man bobsled team to Winter Olympics for first time in 24 years
Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday.
Jamaica is sending a four-man bobsled team to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing next month for the first time in over two decades after qualifying on Monday.
Beijing Olympics tickets will only be available to 'spectators from selected groups,' organizers say
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
China aims for ‘Zero COVID’ Olympics amid ongoing omicron surge
China is aiming to continue with the 2022 olympics by making it virus-proof and requiring athletes to wear masks, get tested regularly, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
China is aiming to continue with the 2022 olympics by making it virus-proof and requiring athletes to wear masks, get tested regularly, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Omicron tests China's ability to hold Olympics with 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 policy
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
Weightlifting, boxing dropped from 2028 Olympics amid governing, doping concerns
Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been excluded from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been excluded from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Suni Lee reveals she's received 'so much hate' over relationship with USC football player
Suni Lee made history at the Tokyo Olympics over the summer, but back at home, she's receiving "so much hate" over her relationship with USC football player Jaylin Smith.
Suni Lee made history at the Tokyo Olympics over the summer, but back at home, she's receiving "so much hate" over her relationship with USC football player Jaylin Smith.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.